Can't believe I've witnessed a cat fight over the under 23's, amazing !!!

Scoham said:

Bailey said:

Can't believe I've witnessed a cat fight over the under 23's, amazing !!!

I look forward to the usual summer arguments over whether we’ve brought in enough players by now and some writing off an entire season based on the club the first signing came from.

Many have already written off next season although no doubt they will continue to remind us after each and every signing!

JohnnyH2 said:

Dazzler21 said:

clive said:

charlton4ever said:

I went today and as I have a freebie Oyster card and a season ticket it cost me nowt - AND was a great game!!! That's value for money at last lol.  What a waste of time/money getting season ticket holders to queue up for a paper ticket though (especially as I was let in without one by just showing my season ticket when I first arrived but popped out for a drink from corner shop as nothing in ground was open and it was all change when I came back 10 minutes later!) Seriously though it was a great afternoon and some lovely football. First time I have seen reserves in years.

Football at this level is not really designed for for armchair viewers to watch on their screens & for the few regular supporters who actually turn up to watch these games it is a good afternoon out without having to worry about the results.

 Ah gatekeeping who the games are designed for. 

The football at u23 level is indeed solely about the development of the kids. It's not designed for spectators at all, not even those throwing out digs at those that can't attend in person a midweek game, but as it can be spectated in person or on stream anyone can have an opinion based on what they see. 

 Makes me laugh when people pop up with their holier than thou input purely because you're local enough to attend and are likely either retired or not needing to work.

Apart from lockdown under 23 games and their predecessor the areserve team have always been open to spectators 

Open to, but not designed with spectators in mind. It's always about the development of players and testing their ability.

Cousin Tony is spot on

Very much looking forward to watching this young group develop further. Many are playing at least one age group above where they ought to be. And they’re holding their weight.

We also have had Henry come and say U23s is too comfortable for him now, he’s not 19 until the end of August and he’s smashing the National League.

I’d like to see a couple of these young players included in the squad next season and think we will see them. However, only if they’re ready and it seems someone like Henry might just be the closest. He’ll continue to learn a lot the more he trains and plays with players like Forster-Caskey and Fraser. That might save a bit of money on recruitment.

Other than the obvious of Kanu etc. the one I’m also looking forward to seeing develop more is Adigun. Classy and something a bit different but lots of development physically to be had too.

We have had a couple of years with not really much of top quality coming through, it’s now I think we’ll see the quality jump up a lot.

We seem to bring through a lot of good keepers

Match free to watch on YouTube. now.

Kanu impressing with his link play.

Missed a good chance though after a lovely set up from Anderson.

Our passing is very good.

Defensively missing Ness, Deje, Bakrin but good test for these younger players.

Kanu does look good

2 - 1 Kanu.

Another good move and goal